Are EastEnders still moving to Pinewood Studios? - Soaps

RandomPeter94 · 10-11-2009, 21:35

The news came out in Febuary 2008 and EastEnders are still in Elstree.

I am a bit confused here.

WalfordFanatic · 10-11-2009, 21:45

The recession didn't skip Elstree in Borehamwood you know

RandomPeter94 · 10-11-2009, 21:47

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Originally Posted by WalfordFanatic

The recession didn't skip Elstree in Borehamwood you know

Sorry, what do you mean?

ListedBuzz · 10-11-2009, 21:52

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Originally Posted by RandomPeter94

Sorry, what do you mean?

They can't afford to move yet, I'd guess.

WalfordFanatic · 10-11-2009, 21:52

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Originally Posted by RandomPeter94

Sorry, what do you mean?

I meant with all the cutbacks going on at the BBC, moving to Pinewood has been delayed. The majority of the world are in recession, hardly flush with cash so it's been delayed as a result. They went so far ahead with filming (mixture of HD move and live episode rehersals). I don't think the move will ever happen now, well unless Kirkwood decides on it.

WalfordFanatic · 10-11-2009, 21:53

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Originally Posted by ListedBuzz

They can't afford to move yet, I'd guess.

Got it in one. It's common sense really.

RandomPeter94 · 10-11-2009, 21:56

So does this mean they will not be ever going to HD? I thought they were going to sell Elstree?

WalfordFanatic · 10-11-2009, 22:01

The only people that know the answer to that question at the moment is the Management at Elstree.

How would the move happen anyway; one episode at Elstree and then the next at Pinewood. Unless there's a double decker bus where they all move. Perhaps it could be a spin off. I could see the Albert Square residents having a sing song down the motorway.

ListedBuzz · 10-11-2009, 22:21

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Originally Posted by WalfordFanatic

The only people that know the answer to that question at the moment is the Management at Elstree.

How would the move happen anyway; one episode at Elstree and then the next at Pinewood. Unless there's a double decker bus where they all move. Perhaps it could be a spin off. I could see the Albert Square residents having a sing song down the motorway.

The set is going to be identical, it'll only just be noticeable.

Heebie Geebies · 10-11-2009, 23:06

[quote=WalfordFanatic;36588823]The only people that know the answer to that question at the moment is the Management at Elstree.

How would the move happen anyway; one episode at Elstree and then the next at Pinewood. Unless there's a double decker bus where they all move. Perhaps it could be a spin off. I could see the Albert Square residents having a sing song down the motorway.[quote]

It will happen but NO timeframe is in place as yet, it is because of many factors the move has not happened yet, also can i point out the move should it happen is a decision that John Yorke will make along with input from the bean counters at the BBC, the possible move to Pinewood and decision to go to HD is not in the remit of the exec producer,

Now the part highlighted in your post is just plain nonsensical

83ray1 · 10-11-2009, 23:17

It won't happen until after th last episode of big brother, else filming will be interrupted by cheering BB fans / crowds

Danslink · 10-11-2009, 23:29

It will if Manda Bets has anything to do about it!

Mooncake · 11-11-2009, 00:52

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Originally Posted by 83ray1

It won't happen until after th last episode of big brother, else filming will be interrupted by cheering BB fans / crowds

EE and BB are filmed at different studios. EE is filmed at BBC Elstree (also Holby and used to be TOTP) and BB at Elstree Film and Television Studios (Who Wants to be a Millionaire and various films such as The Shining, Star Wars etc). Both are actually in Borehamwood as opposed to Elstree and are about 5 mins apart by car. There used to be another film studios down there as well, which I think has closed down.

M. Tourette · 11-11-2009, 01:24

This may not happen at all now, Pinewood has had planning application turned down because of local disapproval which could easily have a knock on effect for Eastenders there is not a huge amount of space at Pinewood and when a big production moves in the backlots are all full so EE would have very little space unless the planning allowed expansion.

performingmonk · 11-11-2009, 02:02

The move will happen, it's just a matter of time and planning. EE has a guaranteed future so the move will be worth it for them. As for making the set exactly the same, I doubt that would even be possible, even if they try their best. They should set out to make it look BETTER and to have more areas for filming. The basic layout of Vic, caff, laudrette, market et al should obviously stay the same though. But if other things change are people seriously going to be annoyed?? No.

Heebie Geebies · 11-11-2009, 02:50

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Originally Posted by performingmonk

The move will happen, it's just a matter of time and planning. EE has a guaranteed future so the move will be worth it for them. As for making the set exactly the same, I doubt that would even be possible, even if they try their best. They should set out to make it look BETTER and to have more areas for filming. The basic layout of Vic, caff, laudrette, market et al should obviously stay the same though. But if other things change are people seriously going to be annoyed?? No.

Sorry but no show has a guaranteed future not even EE, if its not deemed cost efficient to move within the near future by the bean counters then it will not happen, Pinewood has its drawbacks and the knock back for planning permission has put the skids on things out there,

10-11-2009, 21:35	#1
RandomPeter94 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,224	Are EastEnders still moving to Pinewood Studios? The news came out in Febuary 2008 and EastEnders are still in Elstree. I am a bit confused here.

10-11-2009, 21:45	#2
WalfordFanatic Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,318	The recession didn't skip Elstree in Borehamwood you know

10-11-2009, 21:56	#7
RandomPeter94 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,224	So does this mean they will not be ever going to HD? I thought they were going to sell Elstree?

10-11-2009, 22:01	#8
WalfordFanatic Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,318	The only people that know the answer to that question at the moment is the Management at Elstree. How would the move happen anyway; one episode at Elstree and then the next at Pinewood. Unless there's a double decker bus where they all move. Perhaps it could be a spin off. I could see the Albert Square residents having a sing song down the motorway.

10-11-2009, 23:06	#10
Heebie Geebies Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Now in London @ the BBC. Services: BT BB- Freesat ect Posts: 320	[quote=WalfordFanatic;36588823]The only people that know the answer to that question at the moment is the Management at Elstree. How would the move happen anyway; one episode at Elstree and then the next at Pinewood. Unless there's a double decker bus where they all move. Perhaps it could be a spin off. I could see the Albert Square residents having a sing song down the motorway.[quote] It will happen but NO timeframe is in place as yet, it is because of many factors the move has not happened yet, also can i point out the move should it happen is a decision that John Yorke will make along with input from the bean counters at the BBC, the possible move to Pinewood and decision to go to HD is not in the remit of the exec producer, Now the part highlighted in your post is just plain nonsensical

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83ray1 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,334	It won't happen until after th last episode of big brother, else filming will be interrupted by cheering BB fans / crowds

10-11-2009, 23:29	#12
Danslink Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3,323	It will if Manda Bets has anything to do about it!

11-11-2009, 01:24	#14
M. Tourette Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Filmer Hole. Posts: 3,771	This may not happen at all now, Pinewood has had planning application turned down because of local disapproval which could easily have a knock on effect for Eastenders there is not a huge amount of space at Pinewood and when a big production moves in the backlots are all full so EE would have very little space unless the planning allowed expansion.

11-11-2009, 02:02	#15
performingmonk Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,520	The move will happen, it's just a matter of time and planning. EE has a guaranteed future so the move will be worth it for them. As for making the set exactly the same, I doubt that would even be possible, even if they try their best. They should set out to make it look BETTER and to have more areas for filming. The basic layout of Vic, caff, laudrette, market et al should obviously stay the same though. But if other things change are people seriously going to be annoyed?? No.